Paint the Pantry with Jean Lee Cauthen

$175 | $150 Members

Pack a lunch!

Jean learned long ago through her own artist’s journey that a wonderful route to learning to paint (or painting better) is to work with simple objects as subject matter. Once those principles are learned, we can apply them to any subject from still life to landscape.

This is the perfect class for the near beginner or more advanced painter who wants to loosen up and explore the expressive potential of your paint brush!

While covering the basics of painting (“What exactly is a Medium?” and “How do I even START a painting?” ), Jean offers a fun and relaxed atmosphere for honing your skills as a painter.

Complete a small everyday object painting with a step-by-step approach that will stay with you long after the paint is dry! Jean is known for her positive approach to learning and an ability to reach students whatever their current level of skill. All supplies are included, just be sure to bring a good ole’ sense of fun!

Objectives:

Feel more confident in your understanding of

Color mixing

Blocking In

Value

Expressive brushwork

Making vibrant color choices

Some painting experience recommended

Artist Jean Lee Cauthen Bio

Jean grew up in Naples, Italy, New Orleans and the Carolinas. She
completed her education with an MFA (Painting and Drawing) at James Madison University in Virginia.

Much of her career was spent as an educator, head of the Art Department at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and as Professor of Art History (UNC-C).

Her art career has led her to Moscow, Russia as a set designer and she regularly returns to Italy, France and Ireland for month long artist residencies in those countries.

Jean’s work is collected globally. Notably her work was recently acquired by Hickory Museum of Art.

Her paintings are featured in many venues including

• Hickory Museum of Art Commission and Exhibition for 2026
• Plein Air Magazine “Why Small Works Work for Both Artist and Collector” (featured artist). Jan/Feb 2025

• Grand Bohemian, Featured Artist
• Carillon Building, Charlotte, NC, May 2024 “Provence Paintings”
• Highpoint Theater Art Gallery One Person Exhibition “Stolen Stories”
• Queens University “Empowered: Right or Privilege”

Recent awards:

• First Place, Blowing Rock Art and History Museum Paint Out 2025
• Third Place Paint Out Doneraile, Ireland Paint Out 2024
• Quick Paint Award, Wexford, Ireland Paint Out 2024
• “Best -in-Show,” Belmont, NC Paint Out 2023